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by Walter Mosley
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2009
No more excuses. "Let the lawn get shaggy and the paint peel from the walls," bestselling novelist Walter Mosley advises. Anyone can write a novel now, and in this essential book of tips, practical advice, and wisdom, Walter Mosley promises that the writer-in-waiting can finish it in one...
by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, Joseph M. Williams
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2016
With more than three-quarters of a million copies sold since its first publication, The Craft of Research has helped generations of researchers at every level—from first-year undergraduates to advanced graduate students to research reporters in business and government—learn how to conduct effective...
"I Give You My Body . . ."
How I Write Sex Scenes
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For writers looking to make sure their next physical interlude on the page inspires readers to share the moment rather than to laugh at it, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon divulges the writing secrets behind the sex scenes in her wildly popular Outlandernovels.
“Ask...
by Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2013
It’s a writer’s job to create compelling characters who can withstand life’s fallout without giving up. But building authentic, memorable heroes is no easy task. To forge realistic characters, we must hobble them with flaws that set them back while giving them positive attributes to help them...
by John Gardner
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2010
The classic for serious fiction writers: “The book is the result of John Gardner’s twenty-odd years of teaching experience, and it shows” (Anne Tyler).
In this essential guide, John Gardner advises the aspiring fiction author on such topics as the value of creative writing workshops,...
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition
How to Edit Yourself Into Print
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2010
Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories.
In this completely revised and updated second edition,...
by Bryan Cohen
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 8, 2014
Do You Experience Writer's Block on Your Blogs, Scripts or Stories? These 1,000 Writing Prompts Can Help You Move Forward.
When you finally have the opportunity to sit down and write, you want absolutely nothing to get in your way. In an ideal world, the ideas would flow from head to pen quickly...
1,000 Creative Writing Prompts Box Set
Five Books, 5,000 Prompts to Beat Writer's Block
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2014
Has writer's block crippled your creativity? Beat writer's block forever with five books jam-packed with thousands of inspiring creative writing prompts!
The 1,000 Creative Writing Prompts Box Set has over 150 five-star reviews across all books and platforms. This comprehensive collection...
Who's Writing This?
Fifty-five Writers on Humor, Courage, Self-Loathing, and the Creative Process
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2009
Who is really controlling the pen?
Editor Daniel Halpern was profoundly curious about the creative process—so he asked fifty-five world-renowned writers to briefly muse on "the fictional persona behind the scenes," the alter(ed) ego who takes over when there is true literary work...
by Henry Strausser
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Updated with many new references, this entertaining book advises students on ways to enliven their essay assignments with vivid images, avoid the dull passive voice, and construct smooth, well-crafted sentences that flow together to create unified themes. Short quizzes called Brain Ticklers appear...
by Elmore Leonard
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2009
"These are the rules I've picked up along the way to help me remain invisible when I'm writing a book, to help me show rather than tell what's taking place in the story."—Elmore Leonard
For aspiring writers and lovers of the written word, this concise guide breaks down the writing...
The Art of Fiction
Notes on Craft for Young Writers
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2010
This classic guide, from the renowned novelist and professor, has helped transform generations of aspiring writers into masterful writers—and will continue to do so for many years to come.
John Gardner was almost as famous as a teacher of creative writing as he was for his own works. In this...
1,000 Creative Writing Prompts, Volume 2
More Ideas for Blogs, Scripts, Stories and More
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2014
Have You Ever Experienced Writer's Block? This Collection Of 1,000 Writing Prompts Is Just What You Need!
"This is a superb, very imaginative book that helps people, writers and non-writers, think of ideas," Israel, 5-star review. "A genuine treasure trove. I will never again complain...
The Yahoo! Style Guide
The Ultimate Sourcebook for Writing, Editing, and Creating Content for the Digital World
Language: English
Release Date: July 6, 2010
WWW may be an acronym for the World Wide Web, but no one could fault you for thinking it stands for wild, wild West. The rapid growth of the Web has meant having to rely on style guides intended for print publishing, but these guides do not address the new challenges of communicating online. Enter...